Maharashtra Moves to Implement NeVA
Maharashtra Accelerates Digital Legislature Through NeVA: The Government of Maharashtra has initiated steps to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) to digitise the functioning of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council. The initiative is being implemented under the Digital India Programme with the vision of “One Nation, One Application.”
The project aims to modernise legislative proceedings by replacing paper-based processes with a unified digital platform, improving efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.
Static GK Fact: The Digital India Programme was launched on 1 July 2015 to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
High-Level Meeting Speeds Up Implementation
A high-level review meeting was held at Vidhan Bhawan, Mumbai, to accelerate the implementation of NeVA in Maharashtra.
The meeting was attended by officials from:
- Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
- Department of Parliamentary Affairs, Maharashtra
- Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat
The departments agreed to complete the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) required for the implementation of the project.
What Is the National e-Vidhan Application
The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is a Mission Mode Project of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs under the Digital India Programme.
It aims to digitise the functioning of all 37 State and Union Territory Legislatures through a common digital platform.
NeVA enables legislators to conduct legislative business electronically, including accessing documents, bills, questions, notices, agendas, and proceedings without relying on paper.
Project Cost and Financial Outlay
The National e-Vidhan Application has a total approved outlay of ₹673.94 crore.
In Maharashtra, the project is expected to cost approximately ₹48 crore and will cover:
- Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
- Maharashtra Legislative Council
- Mumbai Legislature Complex
- Nagpur Legislature Complex
The funding will support digital infrastructure, software deployment, training, and capacity building.
Benefits of NeVA
The implementation of NeVA is expected to transform legislative functioning through technology.
Major benefits include:
- Paperless legislative proceedings
- Faster legislative processes
- Greater transparency and accountability
- Improved public access to legislative information
- Enhanced efficiency in legislative operations
- Better digital record management
- Reduced administrative costs
- Environment-friendly governance
The platform will also enable legislators to access information digitally through secure devices, ensuring quicker decision-making.
Importance of NeVA
NeVA represents an important step towards e-Governance by integrating technology into the legislative process.
The initiative supports the broader vision of creating transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric governance while promoting uniform digital practices across all State Legislatures.
It also strengthens the objective of “One Nation, One Application”, ensuring a standardized legislative management system throughout the country.
Static GK Tip: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs acts as the link between the Government and Parliament and coordinates legislative business in both Houses of Parliament.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
Maharashtra Accelerates Digital Legislature Through NeVA:
| Fact | Detail |
| Project | National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) |
| Implemented By | Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs |
| Programme | Digital India Programme |
| Vision | One Nation, One Application |
| Coverage | 37 State and UT Legislatures |
| Total Project Outlay | ₹673.94 crore |
| Maharashtra Project Cost | ₹48 crore |
| Key Locations | Mumbai and Nagpur Legislature Complexes |
| Main Objective | Paperless and digital legislative functioning |
| Digital India Launch | 1 July 2015 |
